Seems like a pretty good deal to me. Currently $239 @ OW, $236 @ Amazon, $269 @ MWave
Seagate FireCuda 500GB External Gaming USB-C SSD STJP1000400
the speed is similar
https://au.pcmag.com/ssd-1/68261/seagate-firecuda-gaming-ssd
But this is now cheaper than T7 while it's also a bit heavier.
No. This is USB 3.2 gen 2x2, not 3.2 gen 2.
If you have a PC / laptop which supports USB 3.2 gen 2x2, then you can benefit from the faster sequential read/write. If you DON'T have it, then you can only use it like USB 3.2 gen 2 SSD.
Bear in mind that, Thunderbolt 3/4, USB 4 do NOT need to be compatible with USB 3.2 gen 2x2. So, currently, none of them provide support. You really need USB 3.2 gen 2x2 port. Yes, USB 4 does NOT need to support USB 3.2 gen 2x2.
Wow… whoever does the naming for USB protocols I am guessing is against the idea of being intuitive.
Thanks for the info on all this.
I am not an expert, but on paper it should have 2000MB/s versus T7's 1050MB/s
Yes, but you must have a PC/laptop that supports USB 3.2 gen 2x2.
For now, there is no point getting it for a Mac, since Mac uses Thunderbolt 3/4 and support for USB 3.2 gen 2x2 is NOT required nor implemented.
OOS. 😭
It was at 50 sold when I sent it. It went quick.
I saw that available yesterday whole day. Sold out 15 mins after post here. Ozbargainers !!!
eeeep. Still expensive. Why are Samsung portable SSDs so much more cheaper than Seagate?
Hopefully we'll start seeing SSDs to get cheaper from now
Basically this drive is 2x faster than the Samsung T7 SSD
Came back in stock. Got one. Thanks OP
Gone again, just missed out. :-(
Same… Failed to finish my payment before gone twice today
If this doesn't get restocked. My recommendation if you need a fast portable USB C hard drive is to wait till there is a sale on the Asus Rox Strix Arion.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/asus-rog-strix-arion
It's a USB enclosure that is compatible with NVME SSD's. You can find 1GB equivalent SSD's for just a little bit more when you factor in the cost of the enclosure and the SSD.
I got one myself and paired it with a Samsung 1TB 970 Evo pro which cost me $125 on an eBay sale
But that enclosure is not USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 like this one which supports upto 20Gbps speeds. This enclosure alone would be worth more than $79
100% agreed. This was a true bargain.
Though I doubt many average users would have compatible USB 3.2 2x2 ports on their PC's/laptops
I just checked my relatively modern motherboard (Gigabyte X570 Pro WIFI) and it doesn't have it. I believe it's more found on very high end laptops/motherboards
2x2 is a dead end technology, virtually no motherboards support it.
Intel 12th gen is supporting it, a small number of 11th gen and an even smaller number of X570 boards support it. It is likely Zen 4 motherboards will support it as well.
Someone bought 10…
to resell probably
PSA: 99% of you will not be able to make use of the advertised speeds, for all intents and purposes it's a 1000MB/s drive like all the others.
Thanks mate 👍
Tricky and confusing marketing specs
Even the PS5 USB C ports are stuck to 10gbps so it's pretty much on par with the Samsung T7 if you are using it on that console.
Update:
Got mine the next day after ordering, Damn quick delivery.
Very well built enclosure, Great at this price but I'd feel ripped off at RRP
Seven back in stock, $109 now. ($5 off coupon)
NVMe SSD means faster than Samsung T7 SSD?